§ 22a-6ee — Ninety-day permit application final determinations.

Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, whether received before, on or after May 29, 2018, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection shall make best efforts to review and make a final determination on each of the following types of permit applications not later than ninety days after receipt of such application provided such application is complete: (1) Air permits for the temporary use of radiation DTX or the temporary use of radiation RMI issued pursuant to section 22a-150, (2) aquifer protection registration issued pursuant to section 22a-354i-7 of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies, (3) certificate of permission issued pursuant to section 22a-363b, (4) disposal of special waste issued pursuant to section 22a-209 and any regulation adopted pursuant to said section, (5) collecting waste oil or petroleum or chemical liquids or hazardous waste issued pursuant to section 22a-454, (6) E-waste: Manufacturer issued pursuant to section 22a-630, (7) emergency discharge authorization issued pursuant to subsection (a) of section 22a-6k, (8) online sportsmen licensing system, (9) state park passes and bus permits issued pursuant to section 23-26, (10) state parks and forests special use licenses issued pursuant to section 23-11, (11) leases of camping sites issued pursuant to sections 23-16 and 23-16a, (12) boating permits issued pursuant to section 15-140b, (13) safe boating certifications issued pursuant to section 15-140e, (14) marine event permits issued pursuant to section 15-121-A6 of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies, (15) marine dealer certificates issued pursuant to section 15-121-B5 of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies, (16) navigation marker permit issued pursuant to section 15-121-A5 of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies, (17) regulatory marker permit issued pursuant to section 15-121-A5 of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies, (18) water ski slalom course or jump permit issued pursuant to section 15-134, (19) inland fishing licenses issued pursuant to section 26-112, (20) marine recreational and commercial licenses, (21) hunting and trapping issued pursuant to section 26-30, (22) nonshooting field trial issued pursuant to section 26-51-2 of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies, (23) private land shooting preserve permit issued pursuant to section 26-48, (24) regulated hunting dog training applications issued pursuant to sections 26-49, 26-51 and 26-52, (25) scientific collection permit for aquatic species, plants and wildlife, and for educational mineral collection issued pursuant to section 26-60, (26) commercial fishing licenses and permits issued pursuant to section 26-142a, (27) nuisance wildlife control operator issued pursuant to subsection (b) of section 26-47, (28) taxidermist issued pursuant to section 26-58, and (29) wildlife rehabilitator issued pursuant to section 26-54. Unless an applicant provides the department with additional time, in writing, the department shall ensure that all deficiencies in any of the applications for a permit described in this section are identified and the applicant notified, in writing, of such deficiencies not later than ninety days after the department received such application.

Legislative History

(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 17-2, S. 561; P.A. 18-121, S. 1.) History: June Sp. Sess. P.A. 17-2 effective October 31, 2017; P.A. 18-121 added “make best efforts to” re department's review and final determination on permit applications, substantially amended provisions re types of applications to be reviewed, including deleting certain types, adding other types, adding statute references and redesignating provisions, deleted provision re application deemed approved if final determination on application not made following 90 day period, and added provision re department to ensure deficiencies in applications for permit are identified and applicant notified, effective May 29, 2018.